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Extenda Retail expands into the German market

New leadership and innovative POS solutions

Leading Nordic POS provider Extenda Retail is expanding into the German market, focusing on acquiring new customers ...

Intertraffic Amsterdam exhibits ITL innovations ideal for the transport sector

Innovative Technology Ltd (ITL) are set to demo their cash handling and AI powered biometric products to the parking ...

iXtenso tests: REWE Pick&Go

New test store in Düsseldorf - is the concept convincing?

REWE has launched its Pick&Go concept (on a trial basis) in Düsseldorf. We tested the store!

Precise pricing and well-stocked shelves

Interview with Hanshow Technology, hall 9 / F39

Have you heard of green digitalization and how important it has become? Hanshow gives you an insight into the possibilities of modern ESL innovations – colorful and sustainable. At EuroCIS, the company explains the benefits for retailers. ...

‘Problem-solving mission’ with updated Modern Store Framework

Zebra Technologies will be looking to address challenges with expertise and new solutions at EuroCIS

Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a leading digital solution provider enabling businesses to intelligently connect data, assets, and people, today announced it’s taking the newly enhanced Modern Store framework on a ‘problem ...

EuroCIS Germany next stop for ITL’s cash handling and age verification solutions

Innovative Technology Ltd (ITL) will be joining retail suppliers and industry professionals at ‘EuroShop 2024 – the leading trade fair for retail technology’ which takes place in Düsseldorf, Germany from ...

The SALTO WECOSYSTEM: A new brand DNA for the future of advanced access

The SALTO WECOSYSTEM embodies the commitment to innovation of each SALTO company and demonstrates ...

SES-imagotag becomes VusionGroup

A new identity highlighting the broader portfolio of innovative solutions
developed by the Group to solve the major challenges of physical commerce

SES-imagotag (Euronext: SESL, FR0010282822), the global leader in digital solutions for physical commerce, today announced that it has changed its name to VusionGroup. This new name embodies the various product lines and solutions that have enhanced ...

Trigo and Netto Announce Autonomous Supermarket with Real-Time Receipt Capability.

‘Final step’ in frictionless shopping drives trust by enabling consumers to view their receipts BEFORE leaving the store
Full size 800m2 grocery supermarket powered by computer vision AI is Europe’s largest retrofitted frictionless store

Trigo, a leading provider of AI computer vision technology that transforms traditional brick-and-mortar retail outlets into digital smart stores, and discount supermarket chain Netto Marken-Discount (also known as Netto), have partnered to launch ...

Valentine's Day marketing: creative campaigns to make your heart sing

Examples of how you can score points on Valentine's Day

Zalando killed two birds with one stone in 2021: with the invitation to "campaign exchange the clothes after your ex", customers were shown ...

Payment as a success factor: more than just paying

Flashback to 1994: databases and ERP systems, first commercial websites, mobile phones with colour displays, CD-ROMs, Java as a programming language ...

The global state of autonomous stores

The stores are located in various retail segments such as food retail, fashion, electronics, convenience stores and fast food.

In a highly competitive global retail landscape, autonomous stores are an emerging force that addresses changing consumer behaviors, reduces operational costs, improves profitability, and powers revenue growth strategies. Advancements in autonomous ...

EuroCIS 2024 - technology special

The latest technology solutions and trends for you and the retail sector

At EuroCIS 2022 from February 27 to 29, 2024, the Leading Trade Fair for Retail Technology, we will be looking at all the important and current topics relating to technology in retail: AI and Machine Learning, Payment, Connected Retail, Seamless Store and Smart Energy Management and many more.

Retail Logistics: The 10 most important trends and forecasts

What you can prepare for as a retailer

Producers, manufacturers and consumers are connected through distribution. However, in a fast-paced world with rapid technological progress, it is precisely this link that is under increasing pressure. It's no secret that the industry will ...

Tips: Optimal shopping experience for Christmas

How to prepare for the shopping days as an Amazon retailer

The promotional days at the start of the Christmas...

MPREIS Transforms Operations with Zebra Workcloud Task Management™ Software Solution

Austrian food retailer to streamline communication in around 300 stores to improve staff engagement, inventory optimisation, and customer satisfaction

MPREIS has around 300 Austrian stores in regions across Tyrol...

ISE 2024 - the future of retail

ISE will take place in Barcelona from 30 January to 2 February 2024

Since it began in 2004, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) - the world's premier exhibition for professional audio visual (pro AV) and systems integration - has grown in size, strength and influence to become an industry-defining event. Every year, ...

Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Minimize mistakes, maximize success

Mistakes you can avoid on promotion days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday

The promotion days on November 24 and 27 raise the sales hopes of many retailers. Despite the huge potential, these events can also be a challenge. Competition is fierce, customers are critical and expect exceptional deals. Mistakes in preparation ...

Toshiba launches powerful and compact TCx® 900 point-of-sale system

POS system TCx 900 is designed for retail requirements and equipped with 13th generation Intel Core processors

The TCx® 900 is the newest point-of-sale (POS) system from global retail technology leader Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions. It provides advanced technology offerings through a powerful modular system in a compact design built to last and ...

Real-time tracking 2.0: How packages no longer go astray

The importance of customer communication and real-time tracking for the retail sector

"Delivery is 3 stops away" and it still takes an hour? This is not uncommon. Many people align their daily planning with delivery time estimates and still have to deal with disappointment. Simon Seeger, Founder and Managing Director of Bettermile, tells us ...

Nike launches Airphoria in Fortnite

Access open from June 20 at 12 pm ET through June 27 at 8 pm ET

Nike is launching “Airphoria” in Fortnite, a first-of-its-kind gaming experience. Building on a multiyear partnership with Epic Games, Airphoria brings to life the future of sport experiences at the intersection of games and culture, ...

Aldi and (e-)commerce in China

How the discounter is positioning itself in East Asia and what others can learn from it

"China is a highly competitive market," says Renata Thiébaut. Nevertheless, the company, headquartered in the Ruhr region, seems to have shown elbows and is now selling successfully there. The professor of e-commerce and China expert ...

LVMH and Epic Games announce strategic partnership

Companies aim to transform Maisons’ creative pipeline and customer experiences

At the Viva Technology show, LVMH announced a partnership with Epic Games, creator of Fortnite and Unreal Engine, to transform the Group’s creative pipeline and bring customers new types of immersive products discovery experiences. This ...

Puma reimagines omnichannel shopping experience through metaverse platform

Sports company expands its metaverse web destination, Black Station, with immersive digital retail experience

Sports company Puma has launched Black Station 2, a metaverse platform that bridges the digital and physical worlds, allowing users to purchase phygital footwear. Black Station 2 is an expansion to its initial Black Station debut last September as ...

Iberian Sports Retail adopts Hii Retail native cloud platform

The Iberian Sports Retail Group adopts the Hii Retail native cloud platform in over 350 stores across three countries – “It enables us to scale up”

The multichannel leader in sports equipment sales in the Iberian Peninsula, Iberian Sports Retail Group (ISRG), has partnered with Extenda Retail to replace their Checkout applications. Extenda Retail’s next-generation cloud-native checkout ...

"Help yourself!": Are self-checkouts the next big thing in retail?

Efficient everyday business, efficient shopping

In the face of the digital age (and the rush just after the end of the workday or the day right before a holiday), retailers are looking for innovative technologies to continuously improve shopping experiences. Self-service checkouts (SCOs) allow ...

MikMak rolls out e-commerce acceleration platform

Platform offers brands insights that drive business performance

MikMak, the leading e-commerce acceleration platform for multichannel brands, today announced the launch of MikMak 3.0. The enhanced platform enables commerce and conversion opportunities across every consumer touchpoint, along with more advanced ...

New GS1 Germany requirements in force for better data quality

Brands facing new challenges to providing product content to German retailers through the GDSN

GS1 Germany released two new requirements impacting brands selling food/beverage (and food-adjacent) products to the German market aiming at increasing product data quality passing through the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN). ...

Enhance inventory management and loss prevention – with Zebra SmartCount solution

Now available in DACH, this accurate, easy-to-use solution provides time and cost savings and better inventory management

Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a leading digital solution provider enabling businesses to intelligently connect data, assets, and people, will present Zebra SmartCount™,  a proven, comprehensive solution now ...

Metyis Campus with Hugo Boss as partner and investor

Premium lifestyle company invests 15 million euros in 'Digital Campus'

Metyis, a multinational provider of solutions in big data, digital commerce, marketing & design, and advisory services, and premium lifestyle company Hugo Boss marked a key milestone in their partnership today, as the Metyis Campus in Gondomar, ...

BuzzFeed & Verishop launch "Goodful" storefront

Companies tap exclusive creator network to drive e-commerce and lifestyle content

Innovative e-commerce initiative by the digital media company bridges content & shopping experience across social media & web. Best-in-class technology offered to online shoppers by Verishop. ...

K5 Future Retail Conference - Top speakers on all aspects of e-commerce

20.06.2023 - 21.06.2023 | Berlin

On June 20 and 21, 2023, the ESTREL Berlin will open its doors. Top speakers and experts from e-commerce will come together at the K5 FUTURE RETAIL CONFERENCE 2023. This year, K5 is taking place under very special conditions: the ongoing ...

Alipay: Virtually experience Leonardo da Vinci's work

International Museum Day 2023: Experience Leonardo da Vinci's life's work virtually on Alipay

The virtual museum on Alipay is the latest example of how technology is being used to bring history and culture to life for a new generation of consumers. By partnering with Alipay, Digital to Asia and Way Experience are able to offer Chinese art ...

Seeing the big picture thanks to digitization?

Optimizing operational processes with modern software

Do I have to reorder goods? How many pieces of product XY do I still have in stock? These are the kinds of questions that keep retailers busy. Is my desired product available again? Where is my order? That's what ...

Biometrics & AI powered by Innovative Technology

Age estimation, access control and anonymous consumer analytics

A desire to continually innovate led to the development of Innovative Technology’s AI powered biometric solutions division. Using facial analysis to intelligently identify people more efficiently and securely, our solutions allow ...

Mister Spex flagship store in Cologne is "Store of the Year 2023"

Handelsverband Deutschland e.V. (HDE) presents prestigious award to omnichannel optician

The Cologne flagship store of Mister Spex, Europe’s leading digitally driven omnichannel optician, received the prestigious "Store of the Year 2023" award from the German Retail Association (Handelsverband Deutschland e.V. – ...

K5 Future Retail Conference

20.06.2023 - 21.06.2023 | Berlin, Germany

#LEARNFROMTHEBEST #MEETTHEBEST #BETHEBESTOn June 20 and 21, 2023, the K5 Future Retail Conference 2023, the absolute highlight of the e-commerce year, will take place for the 11th time. A fascinating event awaits you in 2023 as well: numerous ...

Sustainable supply chain: what's truth, what's lies?

Interview with Philipp Groll from Infor GmbH

He gave a presentation at EuroShop 2023 on "I say sustainability, you say supply chain. Who's lying?" and took himself on a mental journey in the process.We talked to Philipp Groll, Manager Distribution & Fashion at Infor ...

Levi's expands retail footprint in Asia

Clothing company announces opening of region's largest store in Bengaluru, India

Spread over a total retail space of 7521 square feet, the Levi's Brigade Road store features the brand's cutting-edge NextGen store format and retails some of its most beloved products. ...

The future of marketing is conversational

Global survey: 88% of consumers are seeking text messaging conversations with brands

Consumers around the world are more comfortable than ever interacting with brands, when they feel they’re getting value. The annual "State of Conversational Commerce Report" from Attentive revealed 91% of consumers have already opted ...

The Top 500 European cross-border online shops

The "Top 500 Cross-Border Retail Europe" edition is a major compilation of cross-border data from the websites of European retailers

Cross-Border Commerce Europe has released a major research paper covering and ranking the 500 strongest European players with a focus on cross-border performance. The total online EU cross-border market generated €179.4 billion in 2022 ...

Metaverse fashion week with an immersive ai-inspired showroom experience

HUGO BOSS is taking a bold step into the Metaverse on the heels of a critically acclaimed Spring/Summer 2023 Fashion Show in Miami.

Serving as a digital extension of the BOSS Miami Fashion Show, with a visual identity that contrasts the event’s aquatic theme against brutalist architectural elements, the new space blends gamification with a digital shopping experience. ...

"GreenPickUp": Smart and sustainable parcel delivery in urban areas

How this new concept with mobile parcel stations, data analysis and algorithms is shaking up the industry

The future of inner-city logistics could become greener and more efficient. "GreenPickUp" aims to develop an intelligent data platform that will optimize the intra-urban flow of goods across all sectors. This is more important today than ...

In-store communication: the key is feeling good

What matters in the meantime is the optimal customer approach

"Bringing Digital Retail to Life". For Radio Point of Sale GmbH of Kiel, Germany, the slogan says it all. The company focuses on the possibilities of auditory, visual and interactive communication at the point of sale within the ...

Hospitality exhibition success for Innovative Technology Germany

Innovative Technology reported a successful debut at INTERNORGA – the leading trade fair for the hospitality and restaurant industry

Commenting on ITL’s first appearance at the exhibition, Thorsten Labusch, VP of Sales & Business Development said, “It was great to network and showcase our latest products to the hospitality industry which is relatively new to us. ...

e-Commerce Day

05.05.2023 - 05.05.2023 | Cologne, Germany

e-Commerce Day by Kaufland – The trade fair for e-commerceThe e-Commerce Day by Kaufland opens its doors once again and invites industry newcomers, professionals and interested parties to Cologne to exchange views on current trends and ...

Multitouch: Omnichannel service in brick-and-mortar retailing

Product information and customer service 2.0 with multi-touch table from digimago

digimago GmbH takes in-store service and product information to a new level – thanks to a multi-touch table complete with product recognition.Founder and CEO André Bartscher told us more about it and explained why such solutions are ...

e-marketing Paris

28.03.2023 - 30.03.2023 | Paris, France

The trade fair for digital marketingThe e-marketing Paris is a trade fair focused on the e-commerce market with over 15,000 visitors annually, 190 conferences and over 300 exhibitors from well-known companies. The fair covers all topics from B2B ...

Digital label - Unpacked in a new way

TareTag makes it possible to display product information even if you bring your own containers.

Unpackaged stores offer their customers the opportunity to buy products in the containers they bring along themselves, thus avoiding packaging waste.However, much of the information that informs customers about ingredients, origin or brand is lost ...

Hibike in Germany benefits from digital price tags

German bicycle retailer uses technology by Delfi

Hibike is a German bicycle retailer with a large selection of bikes and accessories. To make it easier for customers to find information about prices and products, Hibike has chosen to implement digital price tags from the European IT company, Delfi ...

Huge success at EuroShop 2023 for ITL’s cash handling and biometrics solutions

Innovative Technology Ltd (ITL) reported a successful show at EuroShop 2023 which took place last week in Düsseldorf, Germany.

The cash handling and biometrics solutions provider showcased some exciting new innovations set to transform the retail technology industry. Commenting post show, Thorsten Labusch, VP of Sales & Business Development for ITL said, “This was ...

Rigtig Kaffe gets help with dynamic prices in the showroom

Denmark's largest specialist shop for espresso machines, coffee grinders, barista equipment and coffee beans uses technology from Delfi

Denmark's largest retailer of espresso machines, rigtigkaffe.dk, which has just won the third Gazelle award (Danish growth award), has moved from Skanderborg to new, beautiful premises in Tilst. In a new and modern showroom, customers can taste ...

Unieuro Italy: Success with digital price tags

Distributor of consumer electronics and household appliances uses ESL technology from Delfi

More than 40 Unieuro stores in Italy are now using the Breece System with the cloud-based ESL (electronic shelf labels) solution from Delfi Technologies – a European IT company. ...

YOUnifying the retail experience with Toshiba

Interview with Andrew McDaniel, Robin Lyon, Catherine Bataille, Stephen Howells, Valérie de Haan

At EuroShop 2023, Toshiba presents a suite of hardware, software and service solutions for retail. Regardless whether you are looking to improve efficiency of staff at the floor, search for self-checkout solutions or ways to improve loss prevention ...

Italian distributor teams up with Delfi Technologies

LP Distribuzione Bevande has implemented electronic shelf labels to update product information in its cash & carry shop

LP Distribuzione Bevande, a leading food and beverage distributor, has teamed up with Delfi Technologies and has implemented electronic shelf labels to update product information in its cash & carry shop. ...

Retailer Bonita transforming store operations with Zebra’s software solution

Zebra enables retailer to digitize task management, communication and merchandise workflows across 470 stores

Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today announced that German fashion retailer Bonita is set to transform its retail operations ...

How to thrive with social commerce in 2023

Webinar on 22nd February at 4:30 CET

Global sales through social media platforms reached an estimated $992 billion in 2022, and that growth isn’t expected to slow down any time soon! Data from the MikMak platform shows that shopping traffic on social channels grew 19 percent last ...

Smart Retail Tech Expo

28.02.2023 - 01.03.2023 | London, United Kingdom

The UK’s leading show bringing digital innovation to the retail sector Smart Retail Tech Expo has been specifically created to educate, innovate and connect the retail sector with the suppliers who are shaping the future of the industry. ...

World market leader through takeover

Captana finalizes an agreement for the acquisition of Belive.ai

The SES-imagotag subsidiary, specialized in artificial intelligence, has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the company Belive.ai. ...

Many paths lead to the checkout – or not!

Analyse and optimise the quality of digital customer experiences

Knowing the online customer journey, even observing it over the user's shoulder – isn't that the dream of every online retailer? And then to understand why customers convert or not ...

Alipay+ extends foodpanda partnership to Malaysia

Customers can enjoy more convenient food and grocery deliveries by paying through the Touch ’n Go eWallet

Alipay+ expands its footprint across Asia with foodpanda with Malaysia becoming the 5th market where foodpanda accepts local e-wallet payment through Alipay+. The company had previously integrated foodpanda with other leading local mobile wallets in ...

RetailTech Japan

28.02.2023 - 03.03.2023 | Tokyo, Japan

RetailTech Japan is Japan's largest and most influential trade show specializing in retail information system. There is a vast collection of cutting-edge retail information technology ranging from store systems (e.g., Point-of-Sale registers) to ...

Are you leveraging the full potential of in-store foot traffic?

Bring digital marketing campaigns to physical stores

Everyday brands and retailers try and get customers to buy products. Their prime target is to bring customers as close as possible to the purchase moment – in the aisle. Why? Because 85% of Total Retail Sales are still made in Physical Stores. ...

HimmerLand is growing and has digital ambitions

Luxury resort HimmerLand in Denmark uses digital signs to communicate with guests

In North Jutland (Denmark) you will find the luxurious resort HimmerLand, which is known for its golf facilities, spa, different activities and gastronomy. The resort is on a major growth journey, where padel courts, new hotel rooms and a ...

Jutland’s largest wine shop is successful with digital price tags

Danish wine retailer Supervin benefits from modern technologies

In Hjørring (Denmark), plenty of wine is being sold at Supervin. The company's popular webshop accounts for 90 percent of the revenue, which has required new digital initiatives in the store. Supervin has therefore implemented digital ...

Attracting young customers with sustainability and metaverse

How ByondXR wants to shape the future of e-commerce

In marketing, standstill leads to regression faster than in many other sectors. Strategies that were the cutting edge ten years ago often no longer work today. "Generation Z" in particular has its own very specific demands with regard to ...

Innovative Specials at EuroShop 2023

Interactive areas for ideas and visions in retail provide new approaches for the future of inner cities and retail as well as multi-sensorial places

The Specials of EuroShop, the World’s No. 1 Retail Trade Fair, will again provide exciting impulses for the future of retail this year. From 26 February to 2 March 2023 the eight Specials in total will invite visitors to join in, network and ...

E-commerce: Success with digital specialty shops?

Three small retailers show how they celebrate online success with unusual products

In the German retail sector, digitization has never arrived across the board. Many smaller retailers in particular still do not have an online shop. On the other hand, there are retailers who show how to gain a foothold in online trading – ...

EuroShop 2023 – lectures on the retail stages

IT trends galore, innovations and hands-on tips live

At EuroShop, the World’s No. 1 Retail Trade Fair, from 26 February to 2 March 2023 in Düsseldorf, the Dimension Retail Technology will see leading international retail IT providers present their latest, tailor-made products and solutions ...

Security for brand and shopping experience?

How retailers can protect their business from cybercriminals

There are numerous steps retailers can and should take to improve their security posture, protect their brand, and ensure a safe shopping experience for their customers during the holiday season (and beyond). Once the shopping season has begun, ...

Save costs with modern technologies

Turning physical stores into digital assets – 30,000 retail stores worldwide already rely on digital IoT solutions

Retail is at the heart of our lives and societies, as it represents more than 20% of global GDP and 15% of jobs. With consumers changing their shopping habits, stores must now reinvent themselves and leverage new technologies to stay relevant in ...

Dobot launches Nova collaborative robots for retail automation

New robots are the first two Nova models with payloads of 2 kg and 5 kg for handling retail and physiotherapy tasks respectively

Labor shortages and rising costs around the world are two major headwinds to the retail and service sectors, opening up new opportunities of automation transformation. To better capture this newfound demand, Dobot has developed the Nova Series of ...

Raiffeisen relies on automatic price control

Optimized processes thanks to electronic shelf labels

Raiffeisen-Markt Emsdetten optimizes its store operation with electronic price tags to free up time for customer service. Heavy manual work processes have been replaced with a digital solution that saves significant amounts of time and handles ...

Esso Deli de Luca improves the customer experience with digital signs

Norwegian delicatessen chain offers first-class ambience – with digital price tags

Good food and drink experiences are the most important thing for Esso Deli de Luca, which has chosen to install the Breece System with electronic shelf labels from Delfi Technologies to save time that instead can be used to deliver more quality ...

Passwordless add-on for Shopify Plus stores with Passkeys support

Shopify Plus stores can now easily implement passwordless login with Passkeys support to help reduce drop rate and increase conversion using the free OwnID plugin

OwnID has announced the release of Passkeys support for all Shopify Plus stores. The new plugin is a low-code way to add passwordless authentication to your store. By eliminating the need to create and remember passwords, it allows users to register ...

Pixizoo: Digital price tags are a success among baby and children's equipment

New initiatives and technologies to help Danish online giant Pixizoo achieve ambitious growth target

The online success Pixizoo has come to stay. A new capital injection and new initiatives will help to realize the company's ambitious growth target of 20 percent per year, among other things with the help from digital price tags from Delfi ...

Salsify: Expansion of the GDSN data pool

Provider of the commerce experience management platform CommerceXM wants to fully meet requirements of the DACH region

Salsify’s GS1-certified GDSN data pool now provides full support for all target market validation requirements in the DACH region, which includes Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Products synchronized to trading partners in these ...

Nike launches a new digital community and experience

.SWOOSH – a platform that champions athletes and serves the future of sport by creating a home for Nike virtual creations

Nike has launched .SWOOSH, a new digital community and experience which is a home for Nike virtual creations and uses blockchain-powered technology – or what many call “web3” – to offer an inclusive, equitable place for ...

Joint forces to create the future of autonomous delivery

Carrefour and Goggo Network French trialling autonomous delivery of Carrefour Drive orders

Carrefour and Goggo Network are trialling a Mobile Drive service that involves using a completely autonomous delivery vehicle. It will operate on public roads, both in heavy traffic and in normal conditions (covering 15 km at up to 70 km/h) – ...

E-commerce: For better, but also for worse!

How to optimally reach the clientele in current times of crisis

Inflation, rising energy costs, Covid - these crises currently have Germany firmly in their grip and are consequently influencing consumer behaviour in the country in the long term. Due to rising living costs, German consumers are currently holding ...

Hobro Vinhandel digitizes the store with electronic price tags

Danish wine merchant invests in electronic price tags from Delfi Technologies and a new checkout system

The local wine shop in Hobro (Denmark) has existed for more than 10 years. A growth journey is underway, including a full digitizationof the store. Going from writing price tags in hand to a fully digital solution with a complete overview of and ...

Lifebelt digital headquarters in retail?

About You and Douglas – How retail can succeed in a digital world

In recent years, some companies that previously relied on their fixed location havebeen forced to switch their business model partially or even completely to e-commerce-but this is not enough to survive in this fast-moving and agile ...

Kraft Heinz optimizes product content for 3000 SKUs to win on the digital shelf

Salsify assists Kraft Heinz in delivering a consistent brand experience across every digital and physical retail channel

Salsify, the Commerce Experience Management (CommerceXM) platform empowering brand manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to win on the digital shelf, announced it is helping The Kraft Heinz Company update retailer product content in just ...

Experiencing books in a new way

How Hugendubel combines books with gaming to offer its customers a new experience

How do you offer something new to loyal customers and at the same time win over people you couldn't reach before? The bookseller Hugendubel has found a modern and innovative solution: the app "Weltensammler" ("Worlds ...

EuroShop 2023 – Smart LED lighting technology in dimension lighting

The best investment in the future of the Point of Sale?

Innovative concepts take quality and sustainability of LED lighting to the next level.Climate change and the energy crisis are present-day challenges that retailers across all investment sectors must address – using the latest digital ...

EuroShop 2023 – Are autonomous stores the future of retail?

Checkout-free stores: Ringing in the changes

The digitalisation of the retail industry, which has been advancing at a rapid pace in recent years, has also led to equipping physical stores with more and more technological intelligence. ...

High fashion meets virtual fantasy

H&M's lates Innovation Story blends the craftsmanship of high fashion with the fantasy of virtual wardrobes

H&M presents the latest drop in its Innovation Stories initiative, an all-eyes-on-me collection that explores the blurring boundaries between our online and offline lives, and blends the craftsmanship of high fashion with the fantasy of virtual ...

"Please board, doors close automatically"

The "CargoSurfer" project aims to get parcels to their destination sustainably by public transport

Whether by bus, train, suburban railway or underground – public transport should be used more. But why only by us people? That's what the brains behind the CargoSurfer project were asking themselves. Prof. André Ludwig from ...

Dimension "Materials & Surfaces" at EuroShop 2023

New Dimension shows the impact design can have in difficult times

Aluminium foam, translucent concrete surfaces or sheer gossamer structures that seem to balance the weight of massive boulders – visual “wows” are popular for staging the customer journey. The Materials & Surfaces Dimension at ...

Why a PIM solution is essential for your ecommerce strategy

Salsify's webinar on effective product information management (PIM) on Nov. 30 at 4 p.m.

Effective product information management (PIM) is the cornerstone of your brand’s ecommerce strategy. Accurate and relevant product data helps brand manufacturers win on the digital shelf by convincing shoppers on all channels and touchpoints ...

More than one third of consumers plan to spend less this holiday season

Consumer preferences for online shopping fluctuates while popularity of omnichannel shopping continues to climb

Applause has announced the 2022 results of its third annual global survey on holiday shopping trends. The research showed a marked increase in consumers returning to physical store locations. Eighty two percent of consumers said they were ...

Ditur.dk: Now with digital prices in the flagship store in Aarhus

Danish jewellery and watch shop uses electronic shelf labels from Delfi

The growth comet Ditur, known from ‘Løvens Hule’ (Danish TV show) and a massive social media presence, opened its first store in the heart of Aarhus in 2021. To make web prices and promotions visible in the store, Ditur has ...

Black Friday and Cyber Monday: challenges, stumbling blocks and solutions

What matters before, during and after big shopping events

Bargains, deals and savings as far as the eye can see: Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner, ushering in the most competitive time of the year. We spoke to Stefan Mennecke, Vice President of Sales - MEA, Central, Eastern ...

Contactless mobile payments to surpass 1 billion users in 2024

Research predicts increasing consumer demand for convenient and frictionless payment methods is accelerating this growth

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total number of unique contactless mobile payment users will reach 1 billion globally by 2024; rising from 782 million in 2022, representing a growth of 60%. ...

Important automation at Jysk Vin

Leading Danish wine company now uses electronic shelf labels

On Østre Boulevard in Randers you will find the way to the good glass and one of Denmark's leading wine companies, Jysk Vin. Jysk Vin has a concept, where they constantly want to renew the business - both when it comes to products and IT. ...

New gigantic XL-BYG introduces digital price signs

8,500 electronic shelf labels from Delfi Technologies installed for opening in Denmark

In July 2022, the newly built XL-BYG Tømmergården opened in Viborg, Denmark. With a size of 10,000 m2 and several thousand items in stock, there is plenty of opportunity to explore the DIY store. As part of the store opening, 8,500 ...

Insights on the 'Buy now, pay later' market in Latin America to 2028

The BNPL payment industry in Latin America has recorded strong growth over the last four quarters, supported by increased e-commerce penetration

The "Latin America Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities - 75+ KPIs on Buy Now Pay Later Trends by End-Use Sectors, Operational KPIs, Market Share, Retail Product Dynamics, and Consumer Demographics - Q3 2022 Update" ...

Smart shopping app Karma launches 'Pay with Karma'

Industry-first AI-based embedded checkout saves consumers time and money shopping with different stores

Karma has announced the launch of its innovative payment feature, Pay with Karma. The new embedded checkout gives shoppers a simplified, one-swipe purchase point across different retailers with multiple payment options. When paying with Karma, ...

Online-Shopping with Apple Pay and girocard

In the last two years, people's shopping behavior has shifted significantly in the direction of e-commerce, making online business the driver of retail growth

Customers want to pay for their increasingly frequent online purchases in apps or on the web just as quickly and easily as at the stationary checkout - using their familiar and most popular payment methods from the "real" world - the ...

Schnucks launches Schnucks Now 30-minute delivery in all markets

A new virtual storefront for fast delivery in partnership with Instacart

As Schnuck Markets, Inc. continues to expand its digital convenience offerings for customers, the company, in partnership with Instacart, is introducing “Schnucks Now” – delivery in as fast as 30 minutes. ...

Digital buffet signs create an overview of Meyer's canteens

Danish food company Meyers sets course for better employee management and more appealing food presentation

The Danish food company, Meyers, today operates canteens and delivers lunch solutions to big parts of Denmark and wanted to optimize the time for their chefs and staff out in the many kitchens. At the same time, the dishes had to be presented more ...

DHL Supply Chain expands partnership with Locus Robotics

Locus autonomous mobile robots double e-commerce productivity for global outdoor apparel retail brand Carhartt

Locus Robotics, a producer of mobile robots (AMRs) for fulfillment warehouses, announces the expansion of their partnership with DHL Supply Chain, the contract logistics leader within Deutsche Post DHL Group. The extended partnership includes the ...

Online grocery shopping during COVID-19

NITC study about barriers, access and what happens next

When the COVID-19 pandemic first swept across North America and led to emergency shutdowns during the spring of 2020, the way people acquired food and household necessities was dramatically impacted. As stay-at-home orders minimized personal travel, ...

Leading bike shop in Germany implements new technology

The Radhaus Ingolstadt impresses with a huge product range. Electronic shelf labels have now been introduced

Looking for a new bike from a world class bicycle shop? If you are in Germany, near Munich, then you must visit Radhaus Ingolstadt - the top bike shop in the region. ...

Salsify releases The Brand CIO Guide

A comprehensive framework for building an effective tech stack to drive e-commerce sales

The speed, scale, and complexity needed to meet shoppers’ demands today has put new pressures on IT departments.  75% of enterprise resource planning (ERP) transformation projects fail to stay on schedule or within budget, according ...

How to win the Amazon algorithm

Salsify webinar on 27th October 2022

Amazon’s data shows that 70 percent of Amazon customers never click past the first page of search results. But how can your brand’s products reach - and stay on - the first page of search results? Product content is a main component ...

BP Group’s Aral selects Zebra Technologies to digitise its service station operations

German subsidiary streamlines front-line workflows to maintain compliance with Reflexis Task Management software solution

Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), an innovator at the front-line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today announced that Aral AG has enhanced its customer experience by improving front-line ...

How the COVID pandemic has upended brick-and-mortar retailing

Consumer behavior: “Ten years of digital transformation happened in two years”

There is no question that the Corona pandemic has changed the retail industry. Brian Dammeir, President North America at payment service provider Adyen, explains clearly which developments ...

EuroShop 2023 – iXtenso special

We are on site: The latest retail solutions and trends for the industry

At EuroShop 2023 from February 26 to March 2, the World's No. 1 Retail Trade Fair, we will be looking at current issues that are affecting the retail industry now and in the future.

Giving associates 'superpowers' to better serve customers

Lowe's digital twin showcases a future in which AI, 3D and AR collaboration are part of retail associates' daily lives

Building upon its history of innovation, Lowe's unveiled the home improvement retail industry's first interactive store digital twin at NVIDIA GTC. Leveraging NVIDIA Omniverse Enterprise, this digital twin showcases a future in which store ...

Domo releases annual “Data Never Sleeps” infographic

A decade of minute-by-minute data shows 1700% increase in digital engagement on some platforms

Domo has released the 10th edition of its Data Never Sleeps (DNS) infographic, the annual glimpse at how much data is generated on the internet every minute by the ways people interact online. Over the last decade of chronicling the world's data ...

Macy’s announces sustainable initiatives to drive a more circular future

Through its social purpose platform, Mission Every One, Macy’s, Inc. is committed to creating a brighter future for all

Macy’s, Inc. has provided an update detailing its achievements towards its long-term sustainability goals – including initiatives that promote circularity throughout its value chain. ...

„All-out Phygital“ presented by CHILI publish

Creative tech professionals to unite at ‘All-out Phygital’ edition of SPICY talks ‘22

On November 22-23, 2022, this Brussels-based user event will immerse agencies and brands in creative automation presentations, use cases, and training sessions to educate attendees on how to scale on-brand graphic production for online and offline ...

Food retailers missing out on revenue opportunities

OSF Digital releases 2022 Grocery Omnichannel Retail Index with insights to accelerate growth and increase loyalty

OSF Digital, an award-winning provider of digital transformation services to companies worldwide, announced the release of the 2022 Grocery Omnichannel Retail Index (ORI) findings in partnership with FMI, the Food Industry Association, and NRF, the ...

Instacart announces ‘Connected Stores’ technology

New technology to help grocers seamlessly unify the online and in-store shopping experience

Instacart, a grocery technology company in North America, unveiled Connected Stores – a bundle of six new Instacart Platform technologies that layer on top of existing offerings, helping grocers bring together the best of online ordering and ...

retail salsa – Spice up your community

THE virtual webtalk for retailers, suppliers and retail experts

Be a flavor mixer and spice up your customers' shopper journey with the webtalk format "retail salsa"

Wiha Tools USA adopts new Salsify connector to Amazon A+ API

Salsify customer using new connection published over 400% more enhanced content to Amazon

Salsify, the commerce experience management (CommerceXM) platform empowering brand manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to win on the digital shelf, announced that Wiha Tools USA is using the new Salsify Enhanced Content connection to the ...

Is German e-commerce in good shape before the recession?

Feed Marketing Report 2022 confirms good prospects for German retail even in difficult times

According to the freshly released Feed Marketing Report 2022, German online stores have a very strong stand in multichannel presence, with retailers advertising across 3.6 channels on average, compared to the global benchmark of 3.2. And against ...

Practical buying, automatic selling

Interview with Alexander Eissing, Managing Director of Livello GmbH, about modern vending machines and their cross-sector future

Vending machines are a familiar sight at airports, train stations, hospitals and many other facilities. But not all vending machines are the same. Many of the older models are not suitable for meeting the requirements of both retailers and customers ...

EuroShop 2023 – Prime time event of the global retail industry

Hot topics that move retail now and in the future – from 26 February to 2 March 2023

Despite a turbulent climate EuroShop 2020 proved a resounding success. 94,339 visitors from 142 countries travelled to the Rhine to learn from 2,287 exhibitors from 56 nations about all aspects, innovations and trends in the global retail world. And ...

Omnichannel: The right herbal mix of online and offline

Convenient shopping and service experience across all channels

Shopping today is more diverse than ever, and customers expect a comprehensive experience, not only at home or on the go when shopping online, but also directly in the store. The boundaries between offline and online are becoming increasingly ...

Canto unveils Media Delivery Cloud

Directly connect digital assets across e-commerce and web platforms

Canto, a leading provider of digital asset management (DAM) software, released Media Delivery Cloud, a new solution that enables customers to directly connect images from their Canto library to their website, e-commerce platform and other content ...

In-store marketing measures: the variety of recipes is a challenge, too

With the right seasoning, you can inspire customers and increase sales

In-store marketing measures are versatile and effective ingredients; from audio and scent marketing to visual merchandising and store design, the possibilities for adding a pinch of salt to the shopping experience are almost endless.Our "retail ...

Gamification in retail: turning shopping into a game

Games and gamification can sound a little bit childish, but major enterprises love gamification as much as users love games

With the retention and engagement crises arise, the retail industry is looking for a remedy. Customer experience has become an important factor for success in retailing. Gamification appears to be a go-to tactic to enhance sales, brand awareness, ...

6 disruptive ideas for sales promotion in retail

If you want to sell, you have to captivate, convince and inspire

"Creating a bridge between the product and the shopper" – that’s how one interviewee describes the goal of their marketing efforts. These diverse activities range from talking robots to virtual stores to treasure hunts. ...

Online grocery has plateaued as a part of the shopper’s total repertoire

Curbside pick-up and delivery of digital orders continue to shrink as retailers return to boost in-store performance

The number of retail customers using buy online pickup in-store (BOPIS) “all the time” declined by one-third (45% down to 32%) last year and is expected to shrink further in 2022. Shoppers relying on home delivery of groceries purchased ...

UpWest makes impact in New York with local non-profit GrowNYC

Purpose driven brand on a mission to provide comfort for people and planet by donating 1% of sales to non-profits across the US

This year, UpWest has opened two stores in the greater New York area with locations in Williamsburg and Roosevelt Field Mall. Both locations partner with GrowNYC whose mission is to improve New York's quality of life through environmental ...

#DWMF Europe for top-level digital marketing insights

DMWF Europe at the RAI in Amsterdam on 21-22 November

DMWF Europe returns to the RAI, Amsterdam on 21-22 November, for a must-see hybrid conference and exhibition bringing together the brightest minds in digital marketing. It’s three days of top-level strategic content, digital marketing ...

#DMWF returns to North America for a must-see hybrid conference and exhibition

Bringing together the brightest minds in digital marketing

With a new location for 2022, Digital Marketing World Forum (DMWF) will be taking over the Santa Clara Convention Center, California, on 5-6 October 2022; for two days of top-level strategic content and digital marketing insights, networking, and ...

Best Buy unveils first ever small-format, digital-first store

Encouraging customers to shop, get advice and check out digitally

Last fall, we shared how we’re testing new store models in Charlotte, North Carolina and how all of them work together to meet our customers’ varied and changing needs. Now we’re introducing another piece to that pilot: our first ...

Omnichannel fulfillment: via food retail and other sectors to the whole world

How the start-up fulfillmenttools wants to take retail further.

What works in grocery retail also works in other industries, right? That's what the brains behind fulfillmenttools asked themselves and found a clear answer: Yes!  ...

The Ultimate Ecommerce Holiday Toolkit

Insights to prepare your holiday ecommerce plan

Summertime is the advent of the holiday planning season for brands and retailers. Research from the “Adobe Digital Insights Holiday Ecommerce Playbook” highlights that now is the perfect time to get your retail ducks in a row, as ...

AI-powered product recommendations for better sleep

Reshaping the mattress industry with 3D avatar technology and biomechanics-based simulations

With integration online and in physical Swiss Sense stores, the MQ Fit solution enables highly personalized shopping experience on every sales channel and offers precise product recommendations, making it easier for consumers to find their perfect ...

DHL invests €560M in UK e-commerce operation to support growth

More than 4,000 jobs will be created through the investment focused on sustainable growth

DHL eCommerce Solutions has announced plans to invest €560m across its UK ecommerce operation, DHL Parcel UK. The investment comes following a 40% volume uplift since the start of 2020 and soaring demand for its ecommerce and B2B services. The ...

A.S. Watson injects additional HK$900M in technology

New investments to deliver easier and faster O+O customer shopping experience

A.S. Watson, an international health and beauty retailer, injects an additional HK$900 million in technology this year to accelerate digital transformation and delivery of its O+O platform strategy. Key technology focus areas include heavy up ...

Cybercrime is becoming a growing problem for the industry

Online payment fraud losses to exceed $343 billion globally over the next 5 years

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the cumulative merchant losses to online payment fraud globally between 2023 and 2027 will exceed $343 billion. As a comparison, this equates to over 350% of Apple’s reported net income in the ...

Nike Style is part retail, part creative studio

New Nike store in Seoul features gender-agnostic zones for style-led collections

Nike’s newest retail concept, Nike Style, has opened in Seoul. It serves a distinct sport lifestyle audience through the lens of style, featuring gender-agnostic zones for fleece, tops, footwear, accessories, and other style-led ...

Pop-up eye testing kiosks by Swedish tech company ieye

Digitalised 5-minute eye tests with personalized recommendations

Swedish tech company, ieye is harnessing the power of Sony technology to develop the world's most digitised optics chain, refashioning the traditional optics industry with its rapidly growing network of convenient pop-up eye testing ...

World Class Retail Store Transformation 2022

August 25-26, 2022 | Frankfurt am Main

The leading conference for digital transformation best practices in Europe will take place on August 25-26, 2022 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. World Class Retail Store Transformation 2022 is an official event of the World Class Series.Discount ...

Brave new last mile

A dilemma of digital transformation versus sustainability?

The pandemic has given an additional boost to online retail with its record volumes already recorded in previous years. As a result, last-mile delivery is bursting at the seams, especially in metropolitan areas. There are limits to the capacity of ...

Sustainability means holism

Microsoft supports retailers in becoming climate-neutral

Climate neutrality, sustainability, environmental awareness - all these terms are buzzing around and prompting the industry to take action. But what can actually be done. Microsoft and EHI Retail Institute have jointly published the new white paper ...

Delivery drone manufacturer Wingcopter raises $42 million

REWE Group is among the new investors

Wingcopter, German delivery drone manufacturer and service provider, announced that it has raised $42 million from renowned financial and strategic investors. Leading German retailer REWE Group as well as German investors Salvia and XAI technologies ...

Top 5 retail trends for 2022 providing new opportunities

The five most important trends in retail that entrepreneurs can use to seize their opportunities

I have always believed in getting into the mind space of our customers. So lately, I've been interviewing a lot of retail customers and have learned a great deal about the challenges retailers face. But among those challenges, there are also ...

Creation of a customer-centric omnichannel experience

Teamwork Commerce partners with Connected Retail by Zalando

Teamwork Commerce, a global provider in fashion retail, announces technical partnership with Connected Retail by Zalando enabling omnichannel retailers to reach millions of customers on Zalando. Zalando is one of the leading online platforms ...

On to new owners!

Via the platform 'Retury', returned parcels find new buyers – without detours

"I don't like that so much after all, I'll send it back." Let's face it, we've all been there before. In 2020, according to Statista, 315 million packages were returned to retailers and warehouses in Germany alone. From ...

Challenges in multichannel marketing

3 major retail trends that will force change in your content creation processes

The demands on retail creative production are huge. From web to print, PoS to packaging, social to paid advertising, and more, there are endless pieces of visual content needed to power a large, multi-channel retail brand.Plus, nobody is unaware of ...

Biometrically authenticated mobile payments to reach $1.2 trillion by 2027

Security regulations to drive adoption of biometric authentication systems

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the value of biometrically authenticated remote mobile payments will reach $1.2 trillion globally by 2027; rising from $332 billion in 2022. These transactions use biometrics, typically facial ...

retail salsa Tech Talks – Industry discussion live for the first time from EuroCIS 2022

Hot topics of the retail tech industry: automation & AI, smart stores, interactive touchpoints

After one and a half years of successful webtalks in the format "retail salsa – Spice up your Community", we took the EuroCIS 2022, which took place again from 31.05.-02.06. after a pandemic break, as an opportunity to organize the ...

EuroCIS 2022 exceeds expectations

Propensity to invest in technology as high as ever in retail – mood in the exhibition halls positive

EuroCIS 2022, The Leading Trade Fair for Retail Technology, has drawn to a close on Thursday (2 June 2022) in Düsseldorf with very good results. With its ranges it impressively underlined how the past two pandemic years...

Interactive Touchpoints: Marketing you feel

Fingerfood for your customers

A pinch of digital, a spoonful of interaction, and a touch of networking – and the customer journey in your store becomes a full-bodied taste experience. Interactive touchpoints add the necessary zing, because commerce no longer takes place ...

Hanshow faces digital transformation

Personalized retail with ESL and AI

If you want to personalize retail, you can no longer avoid ESL and digital signage. As a provider of ESL and digital signage solutions, Hanshow is very familiar with the digital transformation. At EuroCIS we talk with them about the digital ...

Choosing the right fit for your business

Finding the right drawer is easy when you know what's important

The cash drawer, in varying forms, has been a core component of the retail business for as long as people have exchanged money for goods. Any business accepting hard currency needs one but choosing the best cash drawer requires planning, ...

EuroCIS 2022 – Technology Special

The latest technology trends and solutions for the retail industry

In the context of EuroCIS 2022 from 31 May to 02 June 2022, the Leading Trade Fair for Retail Technology, we'll inform you about technology topics such as analytics, payment, digital signage, omnichannel retail, hardware, software and many more.

Retailers are prioritizing innovation in IT spending

IT spendings went up from 20 % to 40 % in the last five years in some sectors

Retailers are increasing their IT budgets and allotting a bigger portion of those budgets to innovation. They are investing in cloud-based and automation solutions to replace aging technology to meet customer demand for omnichannel experiences and ...

Purchase influence moves to consumer-to-consumer with power shift to shoppers

68% of Americans find ratings, reviews, photos, and videos from other shoppers important

Bazaarvoice Inc., provider of product reviews and user-generated content (UGC) solutions, released its annual Shopper Experience Index, based on a survey of more than 7,000 global shoppers. The report proves today’s power shift from brands to ...

ESL: an all-rounder for the customer journey

Why the use of Electronic Shelf Labels can pay off

On 18.5.2022 it was time again: The webtalk format of iXtenso and EuroShop went into the next round! Despite the small ingredient ESL, the new "retail salsa" showed what an all-rounder electronic price labels can be when it comes to use in ...

Planning staff sensibly – with empathy and AI

Interview with Maximilian Thost, Country Manager DACH at Quinyx

Like no other event before it, the pandemic has shown retailers how important it is to have a well-functioning workforce management system. Absences due to illness or quarantine and the resulting additional workload for the employees remaining in ...

Ynvisible supports sustainable fashion with digital price labels

New generation is easily readable, flexible and customizable

Ynvisible Interactive Inc. has announced that Digety, a company creating electronic price labels for the fashion industry, has selected Ynvisible as the supplier of displays for its re-usable digital price labels. Digety’s price labels ...

From smart vending to eco-friendly deliveries

New report unveils consumer demand for IoT-enabled, next level retail experiences

Wireless Logic research shows British consumers increasingly want ‘Everything Now’; Significant opportunity for service providers to recommend the right IoT solutions backed by ultra-resilient cellular connectivity to help retailers stay ...

XBET shops with SALTO KS cloud-based access control solution

Betting office operator relies on high security standards for access controls

The betting shop operator XBET GmbH uses SALTO KS Keys as a Service for access control in its shops. The decisive factor for the choice was the advantages of the cloud-based architecture, with which the company increases security, reduces ...

Planning staff and assortment optimally

Interview about technologies for measuring visitor flows and movement patterns

State-of-the-art technologies enable retailers to measure the behavior of visitors in their stores and plan accordingly in terms of both staff and product range.XPOLI is a provider of such technologies, which use sensors to create and analyze ...

Citizen Systems showcases world’s first POS printers that fight off bacteria and germs at EuroCIS

With latest technology against invisible dangers - even in printing

Citizen Systems is delighted to announce that they will be at the biggest EMEA event for retail, EuroCIS, where you can experience the latest technology that the retail industry has to offer as well as make business connections, attend various ...

Electronic price labels: Small ingredient – big impact

Webtalk "retail salsa" about digital price labels

They’re more than decoration on a plate, and more than just a digital version of their plastic and paper predecessors. Electronic price labels on the shelf have enormous potential to save labor time on the floor, inform customers easily, and ...

New contact-free food and beverage checkout in time for baseball season

Instacart and Aramark Sports + Entertainment unveil Caper Counter, an AI-powered point-of-sale system

Instacart announced that it is unveiling its Caper Counter, an artificial intelligence-powered point-of-sale system, at Boston's historic ballpark in partnership with Aramark Sports + Entertainment.The new Caper Counter checkout systems will ...

DTC and brick-and-mortar brands use value-driven personalization to score big

Winners of Sailthru’s Retail Personalization Index 2022: Thrive Market, Sephora, DSW, Best Buy, Adidas

Sailthru announced the results of the 2022 Retail Personalization Index. Thrive Market, the health-first membership for conscious living, and Sephora, global beauty retailer, have tied for the top spot in the 5th annual analysis. ...

Cross-border e-commerce to exceed $2 trillion for first time in 2023

Juniper Research: Cross-border e-commerce to account for 38% of all e-commerce transactions globally by value in 2023

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the value of cross-border e-commerce will exceed $2.1 trillion in 2023, from $1.9 trillion in 2022. This growth of over 13% in a single year reflects the increasing success of marketplaces which offer ...

4 tips for improving retail customer experience

Customer experience can make or break a retail business, so it's vital to get it right

In the retail industry, customer experience is one of the most critical elements for success. It serves as the foundation for customer loyalty, repeat business, and word-of-mouth referrals. In other words, an excellent customer experience is what ...

Gen Z: The future of spending

Survey of ‘Zoomers’ in 13 countries spotlights how the world’s most digitally-adept consumers are forcing change to decades-old business practices

To achieve growth and success past 2030, businesses must start to understand the living, shopping, and financial habits of Gen Z or Zoomers (consumers aged between 16 and 24) now - and accept that they are very different from previous generations. ...

ISE 2022 Retail Showcase

Explore the latest high tech digital tools to engage shoppers and drive sales

Running alongside the Digital Signage Avenue in Hall 6, the ISE Retail Showcase, sponsored by Econocom (Hall 6, Booth 6A200) will take visitors on a journey through the ultimate frictionless retail experience. Focused on usability and real-world ...

Top 500 European cross-border online shops

4th edition of the annual ranking by Cross-Border Commerce Europe

Cross-Border Commerce Europe, the platform that stimulates cross-border e-commerce in Europe, releases a major research paper covering and ranking the 500 strongest European players with a focus on cross-border performance.The total online EU ...

Renting instead of buying: A sustainable consumption system on the rise?

Highlights from a webtalk about subscription services and circular economy at Decathlon

Companies often find themselves in a balancing act: they have to prioritize between long-term and short-term goals. How much do we invest in sustainable business models and environmental and climate protection? Many entrepreneurs are faced with ...

Omnichannel strategies in the opticians' industry: Paul Rottler from Brillen Rottler

AI, AR and online tools in the eyewear trade: statements from eyes + more, Fielmann, Mister Spex, pro optik and Rottler

Offline or online? Contrasting these two concepts as opposites is outdated; the physical and digital worlds mix and complement each other – especially in retail. We took a look at the optical industry as an example of this. ...

EuroCIS 2022: Trending topics and innovations concerning Retail Technology

Customer Centricity, Analytics, Payment, Connected Retail and Seamless Store

EuroCIS, The Leading Trade Fair for Retail Technology, held from 31 May to 2 June 2022 in Halls 9 and 10 of Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre is the international communication forum for innovations and trend themes, especially for technology in the ...

Ensuring freshness in food retail from farm to plate

Kroger and NVIDIA partner with AI-enabled applications and services

The Kroger Co and NVIDIA announced a strategic collaboration to reimagine the shopping experience using AI-enabled applications and services.Kroger, USA’s largest grocer, and NVIDIA will build a state-of-art AI lab and demonstration center to ...

Omnichannel strategies in the opticians' industry: Lukas Hahne from pro optik

AI, AR and online tools in the eyewear trade: statements from eyes + more, Fielmann, Mister Spex, pro optik and Rottler

Offline or online? Contrasting these two concepts as opposites is outdated; the physical and digital worlds mix and complement each other – especially in retail. We took a look at the optical industry as an example of this.In a series of ...

Omnichannel strategies in the opticians' industry: Dirk Graber from Mister Spex

AI, AR and online tools in the eyewear trade: statements from eyes + more, Fielmann, Mister Spex, pro optik and Rottler

Offline or online? Contrasting these two concepts as opposites is outdated; the physical and digital worlds mix and complement each other – especially in retail. We took a look at the optical industry as an example of this.In a series of ...

Garage’s connected pop-up store in Toronto

Digitally-enabled store for today’s hyperconnected consumers

Groupe Dynamite announces the opening of the first Garage pop-up store in Toronto. In order to thrive with today’s hyperconnected consumer, the space acts as a lab for a digitally-enabled store, while building on a brand vision that encourages ...

Integrated Systems Europe: preview & overview

ISE 2022 opens its doors for the first time in Barcelona - here are some highlights

With seven conferences, around 800 exhibitors across six Technology Zones and a whole host of lounges, experiences and showfloor features, it’s shaping up to be an engaging, informative and eye-opening week at the Fira Barcelona, Gran ...

SALTO acquires Cognitec Systems

The manufacturer of electronic access control solutions invests in one of the world's most important providers of automatic facial recognition solutions.

In recent years, we have experienced extraordinary change and evolution in digital transformation globally. Entire industries have been reimagined and people now increasingly use digital means to work, live, learn, and be entertained. Digital ...

Instacart unveils shoppable recipes

Evolving grocery shopping from transactional to inspirational

Instacart, an online grocery platform in North America, announced shoppable recipes, new product integrations that will allow food creators to make their recipes shoppable on Instacart via strategic integrations on TikTok and Tasty, as well on ...

Food retail: from self-scanning to autonomous stores

EuroCIS from 31 May to 02 June 2022 in Düsseldorf presents current technology trends

When Amazon opened the first cashierless "Amazon Go" store to the general public in 2018, most experts in Europe were unanimous in their assessment: a highly exciting, technologically very ambitious project that a company like Amazon can ...

Benetton offers customers a new metaverse experience

With an experimental store design during Milan Fashing Week, Benetton introduced its new shop in the metaverse

United Colors of Benetton has transformed its Corso Vittorio Emanuele store for Milan Fashion Week, aligning it with the brand’s new shop in the metaverse, which opened at the same time with the same experiential look and feel.The term ...

Scan & Go is a multi-talented tool for retailers and customers

How to use the smartphones of your consumers for convenience, sales and marketing

On March 16th, we prepared another spicy meal for you as a tasting sample about the options, benefits and challenges of Scan & Go services. With many poignant questions of our audience and the valuable and current input of our experts, ...

Scan & Go: Attractive marketing tool and queue stopper

Tune in NOW! – Webtalk "retail salsa" about scanning solutions

Scan the goods yourself with your smartphone: This is the new freedom for customers. No more cumbersome “out of the cart, onto the conveyor belt, and back down again”. Goodbye to queues. This is not just a hot topic because there’s ...

Electronic shelf labels - electronically labeled

On the way to becoming a standard: Digital prices conquer the space

More and more retailers are trying out electronic shelf labels. Why? More speed in price changes and less manual work for staff are only two of the many reasons. EuroCIS, The Leading Trade Fair for Retail Technology, from 31 May - 02 June 2022 in ...

How will consumers buy eyewear in the future?

Measured and focused: online, offline or omnichannel at the optician

The "onlineization" stops at nothing, not even at the eyewear trade. Online purchases of eyeglass frames, sunglasses or contact lenses are widespread. But what about topics such as virtual eyeglass fitting or measuring visual acuity from ...

Store Management: Smarter with Smartphone!

EuroCIS from 31 May to 02 June 2022 in Düsseldorf

More and more retail companies are equipping their store personnel with mobile devices. The trend towards smartphones or smart mobile devices that function almost like smartphones will also be impressively reflected at EuroCIS, The Leading Trade ...

Save costs and energy with intelligent use of electricity

Bosch modernizes Telford Shopping Centre in the UK with safe and sustainable Praesensa public address system

Bosch Building Technologies has installed a digital public address and voice alarm system at Telford Shopping Centre in the UK. The IP-based Praesensa system from Bosch now provides music, announcements and emergency alerts to the retail stores, ...

Walmart launches Zeekit virtual fitting room technology

Introduction of new and innovative shopping experience that makes it easier to shop for clothes online

Over the past few years, Walmart has been successfully established as a destination for fashion, with an unrelenting focus on expanding the assortment of quality, on-trend and accessible apparel and accessories. Walmart has equally prioritized the ...

Smart Retail Tech Expo 2022

The UK’s leading show bringing digital innovation to the retail sector

Smart Retail Tech Expo 2022 brought together an unrivalled collection of exhibitors, speakers, judges, partners and visitors eager to get inspired from and share to the very best in the retail sphere. The 2nd and 3rd of March 2022 saw an ...

Lowe's reimagines DIY learning and shopping experiences

Launch of shoppable learning platform DIY-U with in-store workshops and livestreams

Homeowners continue to invest in home improvement, and with millennials driving homeownership rates, there's a new generation of DIYers seeking a transformation in how-to learning and experiences. To engage this new wave of home improvers, ...

Looking forward to ISE 2022

AV industry gearing up for ISE show on 10-13 May

The AV industry is gearing up for an exciting, inspiring, and safe ISE show in sunny Barcelona on its new dates of 10-13 May. Whatever your plans are, ISE has got you covered! Here are some of the latest offerings to help make your trip truly ...

93% of retailers expect increased use of customers’ mobile devices in stores

Store-based technology capabilities that impact digital customer experiences

As the role of the store has gone through a massive evolution in the last 24 months, retailers across segments are accelerating technology deployment plans to enhance the customer experience and drive operational efficiencies. According to new ...

Digital asset management best practices

Why a DAM platform should be at the center of your brand management strategy

Branding is key to standing out in today’s competitive business landscape and forming an enduring relationship with customers. A strong brand identity not only raises awareness about what you do and what you stand for, but also increases ...

Top 5 robot trends 2022

IFR reports on increase of adoption, easier operation and automation

The operational stock of industrial robots hit a new record of about 3 million units worldwide – increasing by 13% on average each year (2015-2020). The International Federation of Robotics analyzes the top 5 trends shaping robotics and ...

First speakers of EBE2022 - meet them!

The agenda is almost finished, the first speakers are confirmed

The Ecommerce Berlin Expo 2022 is coming up, and we have some exciting news. The agenda is almost finished, and the first speakers are already confirmed - we're proud to announce them here! Let’s have a closer look at them.About E-commerce ...

Selfridges invites its customers to discover their "superself"

Selfridges’ creative theme for 2022 is an invitation to co-create the future

Superfutures begins with “superself”, launching this February. The project will offer an unexpected journey of self-discovery for visitors to both physical and digital stores, from a mindset of personal innovation, self-care, ...

Using augmented reality in online retail

Snap Inc’s new AR glasses – soon part of everyday life?

We are seeing a steady rise in the use of augmented reality apps on smartphones and tablets. California-based Snap Inc., the company behind the Snapchat app, is making new inroads into expanding the field of AR vision and with it possible ...

Key strategic priorities to businesses this year

IGD unveils five global retail trends for 2022

Global insight provider IGD has published its predictions for the global retail trends that are set to shape the international food and consumer goods industry in 2022. The new report outlines five key trends to help retailers and suppliers navigate ...

IGD unveils five global retail trends for 2022

Global insight provider IGD has published its predictions for the global retail trends that are set to shape the international food and consumer goods industry in 2022

The new report outlines five key trends to help retailers and suppliers navigate the ongoing challenges brought about by COVID-19 and plan for the year ahead.Toby Pickard, Head of Innovation and Future Retail Insight at IGD, said: "2021 was a ...

Smart Retail Tech Expo

2nd & 3rd March 2022 - ExCeL London

Smart Retail Tech Expo is an unmissable one stop event for industry professionals alike to attract, inspire and retain customers in the age of ‘New Retail’! Taking place on the 2nd & 3rd of March 2022 at the ExCeL in London, the ...

Consumers demand personalized and streamlined omnichannel experiences with mobile apps taking center stage

CI&T releases annual connected retail report

CI&T Inc announced the release of its annual Connected Retail Report. This report ranks leading physical retailers on their omnichannel shopping experiences, setting a benchmark for the year ahead.Target replaced Nordstrom in the top position ...

Internet of Things: The digital stew for your progress

Webtalk "retail salsa" about cloud based systems for your business

The best stew is the one in which several ingredients are thrown together in a pot and bring the best flavor to the spoon. The Internet of Things is no different: all the components that retailers need to digitize their business and customer ...

Efficient and networked operations in e-commerce warehouses

Proactively preparing for seasonal peaks using big data

Digital shopping round the clock means particular service requirements for e-commerce retailers, e.g. providing maximum availability and meeting very short delivery deadlines. Due to the increasing complexity of processes related to warehousing and ...

Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo

2nd & 3rd March 2022 - ExCeL London

Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo is the ultimate hub for retailers to source the solutions that will ensure their supply chain is running as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Taking place at London’s ExCeL on the 2nd & 3rd ...

Startup "emma & noah": Company growth with freelancers

What matters when choosing a team

Since founding their startup "emma & noah", Aline Gallois and Fabian Bitta have used the support of freelancers as an additional resource to drive their company forward. With great success: since its founding, they have been able to ...

Albertsons Companies launches new digital meal planning features

Shoppers can now complete meal planning and shopping in under 10 minutes and easily keep essentials stocked at home

Albertsons Companies, Inc. announced the launch of two new digital offerings – meal planning and Schedule & Save. The new capabilities will offer loyalty members integrated menu planning and shopping list creation and the ability to ...

The Central Group and Signa Holding to acquire Selfridges Group

Exclusive online stores as an extension of physical stores

Central, a family-owned retail, real estate and hospitality group and Signa, one of Europe’s leading real estate and retail groups, have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Selfridges Group, a leading luxury retail group, from the ...

EuroCIS 2022 in Düsseldorf will be postponed

New date: 31 May to 2 June 2022. Exhibiting companies and EHI Retail Institute welcome the decision

The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and especially the rapid spread of the Omikron variant also have an impact on EuroCIS 2022, which will now be postponed to May 31 to June 02, 2022. Messe Düsseldorf has decided on this new date in close ...

ISE 2022 – Integrated Systems Europe: three-month postponement

New date: 10-13 May 2022 | FIRA Barcelona

Integrated Systems Europe is the world’s leading AV and systems integration exhibition. ISE 2022 will on 10-13 May 2022 showcase the world’s leading technology innovators and solutions providers. In addition we will see five days of ...

IT Priorities 2022: CIOs emerge as the champion of the pandemic

Overcoming competing priorities and new challenges will be key to IT leaders’ success

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic put IT leaders and departments in the spotlight, with organizations’ success dependent on how quickly they could adapt to the overnight push to remote work and full digitization. IT leaders ...

World Class Retail Store Transformation 2022 conference

First-mover retail- and customer-focused companies across Europe to come together in Frankfurt on 2022, August 25-26

Leading retail- and customer-focused companies in Europe will gather at this year’s World Class Retail Store Transformation 2022 conference, to be held on 2022, August 25-26 in Frankfurt, Germany. The 2022 edition of the World Class Business ...

Fully autonomous delivery robot delivering in both indoor and outdoor environments

Ottonomy unveils Ottobot at CES 2022 in Las Vegas

At CES 2022, Ottonomy unveils Ottobots, a fleet of fully autonomous delivery robots for restaurant and retail industries for both indoor and outdoor environments. Ottonomy recently made announcements in partnership with CVG Airport and Presto ...

Payment market and retail: The trends for 2022

Secure, personalized, convenient – How will e-payment develop in the near future?

Over the past two years, consumer shopping habits have changed significantly – especially in Germany and Europe – and with them the structural orientation of retailers and companies. Convenient online shopping and digital payment methods ...

SAM4S introduces you the brand new products in 2022

Introducing game changing CPU, ELKHART Lake J6412 and providing versatile KIOSKs lineup for your successful biz

SAM4S are going to launch New CPU based on mainboard 7th generation Elkhart Lake J6412 for PC POS lineup. It shows 2.5 times higher in benchmark score comparing to 4th generation Baytrail J1900 CPU. We will apply this powerful CPU to our current ...

Sainsbury’s introduces contactless, checkout-free shopping with SmartShop Pick & Go

New initiative available at Holborn Circus using Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology

Sainsbury’s is launching a new in-store digital innovation with a contactless, checkout-free way to shop. Building on the success of SmartShop, which grew 173% last year, SmartShop Pick & Go is using Amazon’s Just Walk Out ...

Schnucks partners with GetUpside and rolls out new tech feature

Easy check-in at Schnucks locations

Schnuck Markets, Inc. announced today that in addition to launching GetUpside at all of its stores in Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, it will also be the first grocer to use GetUpside’s receiptless Check-In feature. The move complements ...

Hudson becomes first travel retailer to deploy Amazon One

Amazon's palm recognition service is driving contactless retailing

Hudson announced it is the first retailer in the travel industry to offer Amazon's palm recognition service, Amazon One. Amazon One is now available at Hudson Nonstop – powered by Just Walk Out technology – at Dallas Love Field ...

Digital commerce market expected to reach $17.53 trillion by 2030

Growing penetration of the Internet drives growth of digital commerce market

According to the report published by Allied Market Research, the global digital commerce market was estimated at $4.21 trillion in 2020 and is anticipated to hit $17.53 trillion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 15.1 percent from 2021 to ...

Min Købmand Møldrup secures future change of generation

The couple feels ready for the change

The grocery couple at Min Købmand Møldrup are soon ready to pass on the store. Pia Ambrosius has grown up in the grocery store, and for the last 26 years she has run the store together with her husband Hans-Peter Ambrosius. A couple ...

SALTO introduces the new XS4 Original+ with impressive smart access features

Featuring a sleek design, the XS4 Original+ is an advanced smart locking system delivering next-generation access control technology in a market proven solution.

SALTO has introduced the XS4 Original+, the next generation of the world’s most flexible and reliable smart locking solution that features a beautiful design with a sleek flat reader in two new colors. The new SALTO XS4 Original+ takes the ...

Paving the way for supply chains of the future

First UPS Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) Asia Pacific innovation centre: digital revolution and future-proof supply chains

Supply Chain Solutions (UPS SCS) officially opened its first innovation centre globally, connecting businesses in Asia with emerging technologies in logistics. Located in Singapore, the UPS SCS Asia Pacific Innovation Centre will see UPS ...

7-Eleven launches first commercial autonomous delivery service in California

7-Eleven and Nuro partnership

7‑Eleven, Inc. is bringing a futuristic innovation to Mountain View, CA, customers by piloting autonomous delivery with Nuro, a robotics company transforming local commerce with autonomous vehicles.In collaboration with Nuro, 7‑Eleven is ...

NIKE, Inc. acquires RTFKT, a start-up creating virtual fashion

Merging sport, fashion, culture and gaming in a virtual world

NIKE, Inc. announced the acquisition of RTFKT, a leading brand that leverages cutting edge innovation to deliver next generation collectibles that merge culture and gaming.“This acquisition is another step that accelerates Nike’s digital ...

Self-driving kiosk: wave, buy, snack

REWE and Vodafone put first self-driving kiosk on the road

A kiosk on four wheels - this may not be new and somehow it is, because: The snacks are on the road without a driver*. The innovation unit REWE digital of the food retailer REWE makes common cause with the telecommunications company Vodafone and ...

New research reveals cybersecurity confidence gap

95 % of stakeholders satisfied with security, yet one third of companies experienced a data breach

Despite high confidence in their risk assessment capabilities, study finds a third of companies have been breached, and 89% have been hit multiple times.New data released by Cornell University’s Center for Hospitality Research and FreedomPay ...

Think tank releases digitization action plans for business resilience

Series of direct-to-consumer (D2C) reports answers fundamental questions in massive ecommerce shift

Policy2050.com, a think tank for tech policy and business strategy, has released a series of reports about new developments in direct-to-consumer channels: “D2C and Other Digital Adaptations During COVID-19,” “D2C in ...

You get what you give: Appreciation and fairness as the key to customer loyalty

How do retailers achieve more customer loyalty for their company?

Sweet and enticing as honey – that was the motto of our retail salsa on 08.12.2021, which this time was all about customer loyalty. After all, loyalty is not something you get for free, but something you have to work for. Connor ...

UCI invention lets people pay for purchases with a high-five

Innovative fabric enables digital communication between wearers and nearby devices

Imagine your car starting the moment you get in because it recognizes the jacket you’re wearing. Consider the value of a hospital gown that continuously measures and transmits a patient’s vital signs. These are just two applications made ...

Solace announces cooperation with Edeka

German supermarket chain Edeka uses Solace technology to stream master data across stores and supply chain

Event-driven architecture will enable Edeka to distribute product information across their supply chain and 6,000+ stores in real-time.Solace, provider for powering real-time event-driven enterprises, announced today that the Edeka Group, one of ...

EuroCIS 2022: Electronic shelf labels – electronically labeled

Digital prices conquer the space

More and more retailers are trying out electronic shelf labels. Why? More speed in price changes and less manual work for staff are only two of the many reasons.EuroCIS from 15-17 February 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany, will showcase a wide range ...

Obsess launches “Shop with Friends”

Experiential e-commerce platform to enable social shopping in virtual stores

Obsess, an experiential e-commerce platform that enables brands to create online virtual stores and showrooms, today announced the launch of “Shop with Friends,” a feature that enables consumers to shop in virtual stores ...

Creative newcomers present innovative IT-solutions specifically for retail

Start-up Hub at EuroCIS 2022, the Leading Trade Fair for Retail Technology

EuroCIS from 15 to 17 February 2022, will again be the hotspot for latest-generation retail technology. For the third time now it will stage the Start-up Hub thereby offering young companies ideal possibilities for making first contacts with ...

Sweet and enticing: Honey for your customer loyalty

Webtalk "retail salsa" about customer relationship management

Keeping customers loyal is by no means easy, but it pays off. Investing in customer loyalty programs is a factor in long-term business success, helping to strengthen the brand and get to know your own customers better.Loyalty programs are a valuable ...

Perfect Corp. unveils new beauty technology

AI-based solution for online manicure experiences

Perfect Corp., has announced the launch of its state-of-the-art AI-powered AR Virtual Try-On for Nails solution. The unique digital manicure experience revolutionizes the nail polish and nail art shopping journey by providing beauty shoppers with a ...

How to increase sales with voice search SEO

How retailers can serve consumer voice searches

Search requests via voice assistants such as Alexa, Siri, Cortana and Co. continue to rise – voice search therefore is one of the most important trends in online marketing 2021. With voice search SEO, companies can sustainably benefit from ...

INTEGRATING CASH with digital channels

COVID-19 raised safety concerns over cash handling, but those fears dissipated as the pandemic dragged on

By October 2020, cash had rebounded and reasserted itself as “the top way to make a purchase throughout 2020,” according to a report by Javelin Strategy & Research for ATM operator Cardtronics. ...

Over 700 exhibitors confirmed for ISE 2022

ISE 2022 returns with a vibrant and inspiring edition, a redesigned show floor and new demonstration areas guaranteed to enable exhibitors to ‘Rise Up. Reimagine. Ignite the Future.

Exhibitors are signing up in significant numbers to take part in ISE 2022, the destination for world-class brands to showcase the latest technologies in pro AV. With over 700 exhibitors already committed, including bellwether brands Barco, Crestron, ...

Consumers plan to increase their shopping post-pandemic

What the impact has the pandemic had on the financial lives of U.S. consumers?

Although the pandemic has hit those living paycheck-to-paycheck especially hard, these consumers show a greater appetite for increasing their shopping activities post-pandemic compared to their more financially secure peers. This and other key ...

E-commerce Germany Awards are back to business!

Awards presented in categories such as Omnichannel, Logistics, Payment, Analytics and IT Solution

We're not only bringing back the E-commerce Berlin Expo in February 2022, but also all the events associated with it. E-commerce Germany Awards is, of course, one of them. There are exciting times ahead, so let's find out what they will ...

US consumers say fake online reviews are a growing problem

Uberall analyzes four million reviews on Google, Facebook, Yelp and Tripadvisor to determine rates of review fraud

Uberall announced a new report, “The State of Online Review Fraud,” which analyzes four million local business reviews on Google, Facebook, Yelp and Tripadvisor. This is the first report to take on the growing problem of fake reviews at ...

Mobile-first approach: Not just for small shops anymore

COVID-19 caused a sudden 8.5% decline in adoption of mobile POS systems, but implementation will accelerate in the next 4 years

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a sudden 8.5% decline in adoption of mobile POS systems, but implementation will accelerate in the next four years. By 2025, the mPOS installed base will grow by 20%, according to an IHL Group projection. ...

DICK'S Sporting Goods and NIKE create connected partnership

Omnichannel app and event marketing for an enhanced shopping experience

DICK'S Sporting Goods and NIKE, Inc. have forged a transformative, connected partnership designed to enhance the shopping experience for DICK'S and NIKE customers. This first-of-its-kind collaboration will allow DICK'S and NIKE to each ...

Buy now, pay later: Five takeaways from the UK market

BNPL products are in high demand by both consumers and merchants

Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) has taken off in the UK market. Consumer expectations have shifted away from traditional lending and payment products toward low-cost or free services with convenient, intelligent digital experiences. The concept of BNPL has ...

Return to brands with strong online community

Importance of engaging with customers online

Amity reveals the results of research which highlights the importance of brands creating online communities to engage with their customers. Almost three-quarters (72%) of the consumers polled say they would be more likely to return to a brand that ...

The first cashier-free supermarket inaugurated in Dubai

Unmanned stores with remote-controlled counters

“The world of retail is evolving and digital transformation will be the engine of change. Customers are increasingly demanding and they are asking for a fast, pleasant and safe shopping experience. The innovation will support retailers in this ...

Advancing technological innovations in checkout systems

Frank Schlesinger from IGZTK discusses fiscalization, clouds, big data and the POS market

Digitization is advancing rapidly in the area of checkout solutions, cash registers and payments. The "Interessengemeinschaft Zukunftsweisende Technologiehersteller für Kassensysteme" or IGZTK (Association of Future-Oriented ...

Margin pressure, challenging logistics and lack of actionable data: top pain points for sellers on Amazon

Key challenges for brands on online marketplace Amazon

Global marketplace seller Pattern has surveyed brands selling on Amazon in Europe and the Middle East to determine how they utilise features of the platform, and their key pain points with the marketplace.Working with partner Profitero, Pattern ...

MWC Barcelona 22 – Mobile World Congress

28.02. - 03.03.2022 | Barcelona

It’s time to reconnect, reimagine, and reinventMWC Barcelona is the world’s most influential event for the connectivity industry. From 28 February to 03 March 2022 world-leading companies and trailblazers share the latest thought ...

CashCon 2022

07.09. - 08.09.2022 | Leipzig

Cash on the pulse of timeCash is and remains the most widely used means of payment in Germany. Digitization is also increasingly affecting cash flows, and changes in behavior and supply are shaping the cash landscape. Last but not least, the Covid ...